It's been nearly four months since I stepped into the role of Director of the Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment. As a life-long climate advocate, taking on a leadership role in government has been a big shift - but a welcome one. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about what the City is doing to advance our sustainability goals, OSE is "re-launching" our newsletter in a format that better reflects our work. We hope this will help to better connect our efforts with yours and identify opportunities for strengthened partnerships. Don't hesitate to be in touch with ideas on ways we can work together more closely!  

Jessica Finn Coven - Director

Office of Sustainability & Environment 

 

Seattle Participates in First Ever U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summi t

Mayor Murray was among a dozen U.S. mayors and governors who joined a delegation of Chinese sub-national leaders making climate commitments and agreements at the U.S.-China Climate Leaders Summit in Los Angeles earlier this month.

More info here.

New Energy Policy to Advance Seattle's Climate Goals

Earlier this year, the Mayor's Office asked OSE to develop the next steps needed to continue to advance our energy efficiency and climate protection goals. An overview of our work to date and schedule for moving forward can be found here.

Reporting Energy Use of Seattle's Buildings

Seattle released two reports that track the energy performance and efficiency of public and private-sector buildings, as well as a new online tool that allows building owners to compare the efficiency of their facilities with local and national benchmarks.